The 25-year-old’s trainer and uncle aslo took to Twitter, saying: “If you want to pull a fight of this size so close then only a cut will do??? I'm very sorry for the fans of Boxing. God bless.”

An initial statement from Hayemaker boxing said: “Hayemaker Boxing regret to inform that David Haye has been forced to postpone his September 28 bout with Tyson Fury due to a deep cut suffered during the final spar of training camp.

“The cut above his left eyebrow occurred in round two of sparring on Friday night (September 19) and required six stitches by a plastic surgeon at St. Thomas' hospital. Because of the gravity of the cut, these stitches will now remain in place for five to seven days.

Haye earlier apologised to fans who had paid money to follow his fight.

“Gutted isn't even the word,” said the former world champion.

“To everyone who has bought tickets, booked hotels, and followed this fight since it was announced, there is absolutely nothing I can do except apologise from the very bottom of my heart.”